1842, from skimp (adj.) "scanty" (1775), which perhaps ultimately is from an early 18c. alteration of scrimp or a variant of scamp (v.). Related: Skimpiness.
a skimpy allowance
skillful
skim
skimmer
skim-milk
skimp
skimpy
skin
skinflint
skinhead
skink
skinless
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